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Seafood Gumbo

A dark roux stew of prawns, white fish and okra, thick with the flavours of Louisiana.

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  • Time1 hr 10
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £3.25 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

6 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a heavy casserole. Whisk in the flour and cook over a medium heat, stirring, for 12 minutes until dark brown.

    12 min
  2. 2

    Add the onion, pepper and celery and cook for 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and spices.

    8 min
  3. 3

    Add the okra, tomatoes, water and bay leaves. Simmer for 30 minutes until thick.

    30 min
  4. 4

    Cook the rice following the packet instructions.

  5. 5

    Add the cod and prawns to the gumbo and cook gently for 5 minutes until the fish flakes and the prawns are pink.

    5 min
  6. 6

    Remove the bay leaves. Serve over rice with spring onions.

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